It’s the Season Finale of Pa’ La Calle Pod! 🎉 The crew kicks off Episode 80 with Melissa’s wild story about her husband waking her up yelling “The Russians are coming!” — aka World War III pranks. That chaos leads into a real convo about Veteran’s Day, military “life hacks”, and how for many, the army feels like the only way out.Then it gets personal 👀 — the hosts reveal their toxic traits (perfectionism, manipulation, and overconfidence). Melissa even issues a formal apology to Yaritza y Su Esencia after hearing their collab with Rosalía, sparking a spicy debate about authenticity vs. culture vultures.The crew also exposes the facade of the entertainment industry — fake followers, bots, and scams 👻 — and how hard it is to stay real in a world built on filters.Plus:🏠 Vinnie reveals his parents’ house was used for a Cuco music video🍕 The “blank canvas” pizza topping debate (pineapple wars!)🎤 Fuerza Regida concert recap — was JOP playing favorites?🧙‍♀️ The Wicked dilemma: Should Vinnie wait two weeks to watch it with Melissa?🤫 Melissa’s secret trip she hasn’t told her husband about 👀🙏 Juju opens up about his life changes🎁 A heartfelt holiday message: “Presence over presents.”💬 Question of the Week:Should Melissa tell her husband about the Dallas trip… or let him find out later? Drop your take in the comments 👇#PaLaCallePod #PodcastLatino #MelissaRios #FuerzaRegida #Rosalia #YaritzaYSuEsencia #LatinoPodcast #ToxicTraits

Welcome to Episode 79! The crew is ecstatic, stressed, and emotionally wrecked after the Dodgers won the World Series in a historic Game 7! They break down all the incredible moments, from Miguel Rojas's throw to Will Smith's tag and Kershaw's redemption. In other big news, Juju shares some vulnerable, major news about a change at his radio job and the inspiring encounter that gave him perspective. Plus, Juju hosts a "goodbye" pizza party with a live review of the famous Prince Street Pizza, the crew debates "themed" Christmas trees, and Juju shares a spooky ofrenda ghost story.In this episode, we cover:⚾ DODGERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! A full, emotional recap of the historic win.🤯 Game 7 Breakdown: The stress, Miguel Rojas's throw, and Will Smith's game-winning tag.🙏 Karma & Redemption: Discussing the Astros cheating scandal, the "Evil Empire" persona, and Kershaw's playoff legacy.💼 Juju's Big News: Juju shares that he has been "demoted" from the afternoon show and discusses his future.An Inspiring Encounter: How a 21-year-old stranger gave Juju the perspective he needed after a bad week.🍕 Pizza Review: The crew taste-tests Prince Street Pizza (and Melissa needs her Hot Cheetos!).👑 Sexiest Man Alive: Debating People Magazine's choice.🇯🇵 The Shohei Ohtani Secret: Does he really need an interpreter?🎄 Christmas Tree Drama: Melissa's family wants a traditional tree, but she demands a theme!👻 Ghost Story: Juju shares a spooky story about his grandma's ofrenda and a tamal.😢 Season Finale Announcement: 🤔 What was your reaction to the Dodgers' World Series win? And what's your take on "themed" Christmas trees vs. traditional family ones? Let us know below! 👇👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!#palacalle #Episode79 #Dodgers #WorldSeries #DodgersWin #LAFC #Juju #PrinceStreetPizza #PizzaReview #SexiestManAlive #ShoheiOhtani #ChristmasTree #GhostStory #Podcast

Welcome to Episode 78! The crew finally reveals their epic Harry Potter Halloween costumes – Voldemort, Harry Potter, and Draco Malfoy! To celebrate spooky season, they dive deep into the wizarding world, ranking all the movies, discussing favorite moments, and revealing why Melissa chose Voldemort. They also bravely tackle the disgusting Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans challenge (spoiler: rotten egg is ROUGH). Plus, the hosts chat about Halloween traditions, costume secrecy, current trending costumes, and the best Halloween songs (Billboard's list gets roasted!).In this episode, we cover:🎃 Halloween Costume Reveal: The crew debuts their Harry Potter group costume!⚡️ Ranking the Harry Potter Movies: The hosts give their definitive (and differing) rankings from worst to best.🛍️ Costume Shopping: How easy (or expensive) was it to put together their looks?🐍 Voldemort's Vibe: Melissa explains her choice and shows off Nagini.🤫 Costume Secrecy: Why are people so secretive about their Halloween costumes?🍬 Bertie Bott's Bean Challenge: The crew risks it all tasting jelly beans flavored like earwax, vomit, and rotten eggs!👻 Halloween Plans & Candy: Are people really giving out less candy this year?🎶 Top Halloween Songs: Debating Billboard's Hot 100 Halloween list (Thriller at #22?!).😂 Who's Funnier? An update on the ongoing poll between Melissa and Juju.🤔 Niche Costumes: Are costumes like Bob Dylan or Peggy Bundy too obscure?🤔 What's YOUR ranking of the Harry Potter movies? And what's the worst Bertie Bott's bean flavor you've ever tasted? Let us know below! 👇👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!#palacalle #Episode78 #Halloween #HalloweenCostume #HarryPotter #HarryPotterRanking #BertieBotts #BeanBoozled #FunnyPodcast #Podcast

Episode 77 kicks off with Melissa's husband critiquing the podcast's intros and Juju potentially fighting off a sore throat (adding to the sickness score!). Vinnie recounts a long weekend driving for a fraternity brother's wedding, leading to a discussion on picking up women at weddings and the start of "cuffing season." The crew dives into the Dodgers' playoff run, revealing the surprising backstory behind Roki Sasaki's dembow walk-up song and marveling at Shohei Ohtani's historic performance. Plus, Melissa finally talks about her camping trip (complete with raccoon attacks!), Vinnie reviews The Rock's new movie, and the hosts offer solid advice on networking and achieving your goals.In this episode, we cover:🎙️ Podcast Critiques: Melissa's husband wants them to get to the point faster.🤔 How Do You Listen? The crew discusses how fans consume the podcast.🤧 Sickness Score Update: Is Juju fighting off a sore throat?🚗 Wedding Weekend Recap: Vinnie's long drives, fraternity reunions & picking up women at weddings.💘 Cuffing Season & Facebook Dating: Is October the month to couple up?⚾ Dodgers Playoff Fever: The story behind Roki Sasaki's dembow walk-up song & Shohei Ohtani's god-tier game.👶 Naming Kids After Athletes: Would you name your child Shohei?📛 What's In a Name? The surprising origins of the hosts' names.🏕️ Melissa Goes Camping: Recounting the raccoon attack at Puddingstone Reservoir.🎬 Movie Review: Vinnie gives his take on The Rock's "The Smashing Machine."🎃 Halloween Costume Trends: Are the hosts on trend this year?🤝 Networking 101: Vinnie gives practical advice on getting ahead in your career.🤔 What's the origin story of YOUR name? Let us know in the comments below! 👇👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!#palacalle #Episode77 #Dodgers #RokiSasaki #ShoheiOhtani #Camping #Networking #LifeAdvice #Storytime #Podcast #Funny

After being called out for eating without him, Melissa starts Episode 76 with a formal apology to Juju, complete with the highly anticipated Reese's Oreo cookies for a live taste test! The crew catches up after a few weeks off, discussing Juju's painful sciatic nerve injury and the "work through the pain" mentality. Melissa gives an update on her Harry Potter obsession, leading to a debate on the best fantasy franchises (Twilight vs. Harry Potter vs. Star Wars). The conversation then takes a serious turn as the hosts break down the prevalence of bots, fake followers, and scammers in the creator industry and discuss the importance of authenticity. The episode closes with a powerful and heartwarming story from Melissa about her son, a priest, and an act of kindness. In this episode, we cover:🙏 The Apology: Melissa makes it up to Juju with a Reese's Oreo taste test.💪 Pushing Through Pain: The crew discusses Juju's injury and the mentality of working while sick.⚡️ Fantasy Franchise Showdown: Twilight vs. Harry Potter vs. Star Wars – what are the crew's top picks?🤖 Bots & Scammers: A deep dive into fake followers, skewed numbers, and the pressure to "fake it till you make it."🏀 Marketing Stunts: LeBron's "Second Decision" Hennessy ad & Snoop's "quitting smoke" campaign.🤔 Do Men Know Their Friends? The crew discusses the TikTok trend about how little men know about each other.❤️ An Inspiring Story: Melissa shares a touching story about her son that highlights the power of a single act of kindness.🤔 What's your take on fake followers and bots in the industry? And what's your top fantasy franchise: Twilight, Harry Potter, or Star Wars? Let us know in the comments! 👇👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!##palacalle #Episode76 #ReesesOreo #TasteTest #FakeFollowers #Scammers #Authenticity #Storytime #HarryPotter #StarWars #Twilight #Inspiration

Juju is late... again! So for Episode 75, the crew starts without him to discuss their new recording schedule and the struggles of being chronically late (and how an ADHD diagnosis can help). Melissa is still reeling and emotionally devastated after watching a traumatic event unfold in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The hosts get into what makes them cry in movies, using dark humor as a coping mechanism, and parenting milestones like seeing your 15-year-old son dance with someone. They also give a full breakdown of the Canelo vs. Crawford fight, debating if it was rigged and why there was no national anthem. The episode wraps with a discussion on the viral "Bare Minimum vs. Princess Treatment" trend.In this episode, we cover:⏰ Juju is Late... Again! The crew discusses lateness and time management.🧠 Melissa shares how her ADHD diagnosis helped her understand herself better.🖤 Dark Humor: The hosts apologize for last week and discuss humor as a copingmechanism.😭 What Makes Us Cry? Emotional reactions to movies and TV shows.⚡️ Harry Potter Trauma: Melissa is in shambles after a major death in The Half-BloodPrince.🕺 Parenting Milestones: Crying seeing your son dance & loosening the reigns on teens.🥊 Canelo vs. Crawford: A full breakdown of the fight, rigged theories, and the missingnational anthem.👑 Bare Minimum vs. Princess Treatment: The crew rates different romantic gestures.🍞 The Cornbread Story: Is a husband leaving a restaurant to buy you a specific craving thebare minimum or princess treatment?🤔 What movie scene absolutely destroyed you emotionally? And what's your take on the"Bare Minimum vs. Princess Treatment" debate? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Episode 74 kicks off with the origin stories of how the hosts chose their NFL teams, and Melissa makes a controversial announcement: she's officially a __________ fan! This leads to a discussion on the "rules" of being a new fan and if it's okay to joke about your own team. Vinnie recounts taking a terrified Melissa to a weed dispensary for the very first time. The crew also gets serious with a deep dive into parenting, from drug testing your teens and being their "safe call" to the debate on hovering. The episode wraps with Vinnie and Juju's wild trip to a PBR (Professional Bull Riders) event, where they discuss navigating MAGA-heavy spaces as minorities.In this episode, we cover:🏈 Team Allegiance: How the hosts became Raiders & Cowboys fans, and why Melissa chose her team.📜 The Rules of Fandom: How long do you have to suffer before you're a real fan?🤔 Life & Death Gambling: Would you take a guaranteed 77 years or gamble for more/less?- A Trip to the Dispensary: Vinnie tells the hilarious story of Melissa's first time at a Stiiizy.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting Debates: Drug testing your kids, being their "safe call," and the pros and cons of hovering.🤠🐂 A Weekend at PBR: Vinnie & Juju recap their trip to the Professional Bull Riders event.- Navigating Uncomfortable Spaces: The crew discusses feeling out of place in MAGA-heavy, conservative environments.🐂 8 Seconds: Do the hosts think they could last 8 seconds on a bull?🤔 How did YOU choose your favorite sports team? And what's your take on the parenting topics discussed? Let us know in the comments! 👇👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!#palacalle #Episode74 #NFL #Raiders #Cowboys #Chargers #Parenting #Dispensary #PBR #BullRiding #Storytime #FunnyPodcast

Episode 73 kicks off with a debate on foreplay before Vinnie derails everything by bringing in world-famous strawberry donuts from The Donut Man for a live taste test! The crew also discusses their Harry Potter binge-watch updates and Melissa shares a wild tip she learned from TikTok: putting used books in the freezer to kill "book lice." With football season here, the hosts dive into their fantasy leagues and Vinnie makes a controversial street food claim. Vinnie also announces another huge gig with LAFC! Plus, Melissa shares her frustration with a deceitful taco spot and recounts her disastrous Labor Day weekend trip to a packed Huntington Beach. In this episode, we cover:

🤔 The Foreplay Debate: What is it and how long should it last?🍓🍩 Live Taste Test: The crew tries the viral strawberry & apple donuts from The Donut Man.

📚🥶 Book Lice?! Why Melissa put her Harry Potter books in the freezer.

🎃 Halloween is Coming: Favorite scary movies & planning for spooky season.

🏈 Fantasy Football: The crew discusses their leagues, draft picks, and side bets.

📺 Streaming & Account Sharing: The breakdown of who pays for which service.

🌮 Street Food Wars: Vinnie claims street quesadillas are better than street hot dogs.

⚽ Another Big Gig: Vinnie announces he's DJing for LAFC's FanFest!

🏖️ Beach Day Disaster: Melissa tells her painful story of waiting in a fake parking line for an hour.

🤠 Vinnie's Hat: Why he didn't wear his custom cowboy hat at the last Dodger game.

🤔 What's your take: are street quesadillas better than street hot dogs? Let us know in the comments!

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